The bird was singing, perched atop a Bell Rhododendron (Rhododendron campanulatum), at the edge of treeline. The bird was of Buff-morph as described by P.C. Rasmussen.
Sex unconfirmed, but assumed to be singing male.
Over cast conditions after a short spell of morning shower.
Distance of the bird from the Mic would have been 6 meters appox.